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    End of Lease Cleaning Cost Melbourne

    What Melbourne renters actually pay for an end of lease clean in 2026, what changes the price, and which extras are quoted separately.

    14 July 20269 min readThe Lease Cleaners Team
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    Key takeaways

    • Melbourne end of lease cleaning generally starts around $329 including GST for a standard one-bedroom, one-bathroom property.
    • Bedroom and bathroom counts drive the base price more than floor area does.
    • Carpet steam cleaning, exterior windows and heavy soiling are almost always quoted as separate line items.
    • A fixed quote given before the job should not change on the day unless the property differs from what was described.

    End of lease cleaning in Melbourne generally starts around $329 including GST for a standard one-bedroom, one-bathroom property, and rises with the number of bedrooms and bathrooms rather than with floor area. Add-ons such as carpet steam cleaning and exterior windows are quoted separately.

    That is the short answer. The longer answer is that "end of lease cleaning" is not a single product, and two quotes for the same property can differ by hundreds of dollars because they cover different work. Here is what actually moves the number.

    What Drives the Price

    Room counts do most of the work. Bathrooms are the single most labour-intensive room in an exit clean, because shower screens, grout, tiles and exhaust fans all take time that does not scale down. A second bathroom adds more to a quote than a second bedroom does.

    Condition is the second factor. A property that has been maintained throughout the tenancy cleans predictably. Heavy soiling, built-up oven grease, mould in wet areas or nicotine staining all take materially longer, and an honest quote reflects that rather than discovering it on the day.

    The third factor is what is included. These items are commonly quoted as separate lines:

    • Carpet steam cleaning, priced per room
    • Exterior window cleaning, especially above ground level
    • Garage, balcony or courtyard cleaning
    • Wall washing beyond spot cleaning
    • Inside the fridge or a freestanding oven left behind

    Why Cheap Quotes Get Expensive

    A quote well below the local range has usually excluded something. The most common exclusions are the oven interior, carpet steam cleaning and exterior glass — and those are three of the items agents check most reliably.

    The cost of a re-clean is rarely just the re-clean. If the property fails inspection after you have handed back the keys, you are coordinating access, a second visit and a delayed bond claim, often while already living somewhere else.

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    Comparing Quotes Properly

    Ask every provider the same four questions and the comparison becomes straightforward:

    1. Is this a fixed price or an hourly estimate?
    2. Is the oven interior included, and is that the racks as well as the cavity?
    3. Is carpet steam cleaning included, and if so for how many rooms?
    4. What happens if the agent flags something afterwards?

    A fixed quote against a written scope is worth more than a low hourly rate with an open-ended finish time.

    What a Re-Clean Guarantee Should Mean

    A re-clean guarantee only helps if it is specific. The useful version states a reporting window, says the issue must be in the agreed scope, and requires access to be arranged. The unhelpful version promises that you will get your bond back — which no cleaner can control, because bond decisions also involve rent, damage and other tenancy matters that have nothing to do with cleaning.

    Getting an Accurate Quote

    The more accurate the description, the more reliable the price. Have these ready before you call:

    • Bedroom and bathroom counts, and whether the property is single or multi-storey
    • Whether the property will be completely empty on the day
    • Carpet versus hard floors, room by room
    • Anything you already know an agent will look at, such as a stained shower screen or a heavily used oven
    • Your key handover deadline

    Booking in Melbourne

    The Lease Cleaners quotes Melbourne end of lease and bond cleaning against a written scope, so the price you accept is the price you pay unless the property differs from what was described. If the agent flags an in-scope item within 72 hours, the re-clean is complimentary.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does end of lease cleaning cost in Melbourne?

    For a standard one-bedroom, one-bathroom property, Melbourne end of lease cleaning typically starts around $329 including GST. Larger properties are priced on room counts rather than square metres, so a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits considerably higher. Add-ons such as carpet steam cleaning or exterior windows are quoted separately.

    Why do end of lease cleaning quotes vary so much?

    The three biggest variables are the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the condition of the property, and which add-ons are included. A quote that looks unusually low has often excluded carpet steam cleaning, the oven, or exterior glass. Compare what each quote covers line by line rather than comparing headline prices.

    Is end of lease cleaning cheaper than losing part of your bond?

    Usually. Agents commonly deduct for cleaning at a rate set by their preferred contractor, and that deduction is arranged without your input. Paying for a clean up front keeps the cost known and gives you a chance to fix anything flagged before the bond claim is made.

    Does the price change if the property is furnished?

    Yes. End of lease cleaning assumes an empty property. If furniture, appliances or belongings are still in place, cleaners cannot reach the surfaces an inspection covers, so the job either takes longer or has to be rescheduled. Tell the cleaner up front if the property will not be empty.

    Do I pay before or after the clean?

    That varies by provider. Ask when you book, and get the agreed scope and price in writing before the day. A written scope is also what you rely on if the agent later flags something you believed was included.

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